Excellent
#161 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 15% in state
Mena Middle School
Middle School · Mena School District · Mena, AR
A middle school in Mena, AR where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
320 R MENA ST, Mena, AR 71953
- Math 55% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs AR 34% (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mena Middle School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 44% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mena Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,965/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mena), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,355
Median home value
$144,200
Median rent
$743/mo
College educated
19.5%
Homeownership
84.8%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71953; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polk County Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 15 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Mena School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,089NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mena Middle School is listed in MENA SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mena Middle School
Mena Middle School is a public middle school in Mena, AR, part of Mena School District, serving approximately 365 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #161 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mena Middle School
What grades does Mena Middle School serve?
Mena Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mena Middle School?
Mena Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 365 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mena Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mena Middle School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mena Middle School rank in AR?
Mena Middle School ranks #161 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Mena Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mena Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mena Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mena Middle School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mena Middle School a charter school?
No, Mena Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mena Middle School a Title I school?
No, Mena Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mena Middle School?
64.7% of students at Mena Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 365
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.3%
- Phone
- (479) 394-2572
- Area population (ZIP 71953)
- 13,412
- Area median age
- 47.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71953; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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